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English 20 Public

Review of past modals of speculation/deduction

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Q: Was he married before? A: (short answer) Yes, he ___________.

must have been

Q: Was he sick yesterday? A: Yes, he _______. (short answer) He never misses class.

must have been

Q: Was he on vacation last week? A: (short answer) I don't know, but he ______________. I didn't see him.

may have been/could have been/might have been

Q: Did he buy a gift for the party yet? A: (short answer) Yeah, he _________, but I don't know.

might have/may have/ could have